Wiper blades

[RW1]

As far as I know, the windscreen wiper problem has never been formally resolved. There is a TPI, 2013403/9 dated Dec 2009 but this does not address the Scirocco owner's experiences.

There appear to be 4 versions of the infamous smear.

1. Waxes and polishes, particularly nano type. The TPI refers to this problem only.
(Fix: Clean windscreen with Window Cleaner - part no. G 052 184 A2).

2. Deformed windscreen areas leading to shallow depressions which the wiper skips over.
(Fix: New windscreen)

3. Minute droplets of windscreen adhesive on the windscreen surface left during production assembly which gradually spread to ultra thin patches about 25cm - 40cm across.
(Fix: Remove adhesive patch ( polyurethane based)).

4. The Scirocco's plastic wiper carrier of the blade assembly which holds the wiper rubber itself collapses in the central portion under the downward force of the wiper arm, slightly squoshing the wiper rubber. This can be checked by bringing the arms upto the vertical service position and check the plastic carrier runs parallel to the windscreen at about a 6mm constant height above the windscreen surface. Measurement is not critical, constant height is.
(Fix: Fit Mk6 Jetta wipers part no. 5K2 955 426 (Driver side)/5K2 955 425 (Passenger side) which can be done as warranty items, VW (UK) used this after discussions with VW Germany. Or pay for your own, aka Bosch equivalents.)

I had 3 & 4 problems above. Had the Jetta wipers option on for 2.5 years now and not looked back.

[Car Nut]

Thanks, RW1. I must say that I had applied a Nanolex glass sealant before first using the wipers but the Bosch's replacements works fine. I reapplied the sealant a couple of days ago and shall see if there is any problems the next time it rains.

[robbierednapped]

Thanks, RW1. I must say that I had applied a Nanolex glass sealant before first using the wipers but the Bosch's replacements works fine. I reapplied the sealant a couple of days ago and shall see if there is any problems the next time it rains.

Please let me know how it went.

i had the same problem, got paint protection at Reflect effect, he must applied sealant on the glass, wiper blades squeaking and shuddering when i turned it on last week. havent use the wipers before that, so not sure its the sealant or the wiper, but definately annoying.

[Car Nut]

Please let me know how it went.

i had the same problem, got paint protection at Reflect effect, he must applied sealant on the glass, wiper blades squeaking and shuddering when i turned it on last week. havent use the wipers before that, so not sure its the sealant or the wiper, but definately annoying.

Hi,robbierednapped ,

No problems with the Bosch blades at all. Just works fine even after applying sealant. Highly recommended. The standard blades are just rubbish!

[robbierednapped]

Hi,robbierednapped ,

No problems with the Bosch blades at all. Just works fine even after applying sealant. Highly recommended. The standard blades are just rubbish!

Thanks Cat Nut.
Will keep that in mind, lets see what happens next time it rains.

[EuroR]

Barloworld hey? To me the worst dealership in Sydney...

[kazsiddique]

and in melbourne too, try epping they are great

[EuroR]

and in melbourne too, try epping they are great

So far the best I found was the Liverpool one. Staff was nice and did a good job I visited 5 dealership before I could tell I was happy with one!

[Taz_]

Has anyone had an issue where the drivers side wiper is moving past the edge of the windscreen a fraction too much and touching the paint?

Mine is doing this. I've adjusted the arm (remove and replace it a bit lower on the arm base) but it seems to come back after a while.

[EuroR]

Has anyone had an issue where the drivers side wiper is moving past the edge of the windscreen a fraction too much and touching the paint?

Mine is doing this. I've adjusted the arm (remove and replace it a bit lower on the arm base) but it seems to come back after a while.

Had that happening at the very beginning but it s fine now. Btw been to dealership this weekend about noisy whiper, front and rear!
They know about but will not do anything for it... Not happy!! I ll have to chase a bosh set as it is very irritating.
I was wondering if the standard one was actually made by bosh?